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Ninth Commandment

“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor” (Exodus 20:16).

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The Sin of Lying

  • by Victor Kubik
Lying—almost everybody does it and for a variety of reasons. But how does God view it, and what can we do about it?
Before you speak to your family, friends or fellow church members, do you think about the words you will be saying? Sometimes we do need to think before we speak.

The Importance of Our Words

  • by Len Martin
Never underestimate the importance of your words. God wants our words to build up, to edify, to encourage, not tear down or discourage.
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A Year of Lying?

  • by Darris McNeely

Cover-ups and scandals in 2015 emphasize western society's attitude toward...

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Social Media Hoaxes: Bearing False Witness?

  • by Kevin Greer
How can others have confidence in us when we preach the gospel of the Kingdom if we can't even handle a simple news story? Ultimately, it is our responsibility to ensure we are sharing fact, not fiction, over social media.
A man praying.

The Ninth Commandment: Truth as a Way of Life

  • by United Church of God
9. "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." How important is truth? To fully appreciate the Ninth Commandment, with its prohibition of lying, we must realize how important truth is to God.